Ashkon throws a basketball across the court to his teammate. The ball has 57 J of potential energy and 61 J of kinetic energy. W

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Pavel [41]

3 years ago

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Ashkon throws a basketball across the court to his teammate. The ball has 57 J of potential energy and 61 J of kinetic energy. W

hat is the total mechanical energy of the basketball?

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Gwar [14] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-28T14:24:21+03:00

Gwar [14]3 years ago

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The total mechanical energy of the ball is the sum of its potential energy U and its kinetic energy K, therefore:
$E=U+K=57 J+61 J=118 J$
so, the total mechanical energy of the basketball is 118 J.

s2008m [1.1K] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-28T15:34:41+03:00

s2008m [1.1K]3 years ago

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The total mechanical energy of the ball is the sum of its potential energy U and its kinetic energy K, therefore:

E=U+K=57 J+61 J=118 J

so, the total mechanical energy of the basketball is 118 J.